Jerry backs Johnson – again

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones reitereated Thursday night that he thinks starting Brad Johnson at quarterback gives his injury-riddled team its best shot at upsetting the Giants on Sunday in the Meadowlands.

Johnson struggled in last week’s 13-9 win over Tampa Bay to make plays downfield. His lousy performance sparked speculation that the Cowboys could turn to third-stringer Brooks Bollinger at the first sign of trouble Sunday.

“No, I don’t see that,” Jones said. “That would not be fair to our ability to win the game. We have got a guy (Johnson) who has years and years of making decisions here. We have every reason to believe he can make decisions and make the throws to win this game for us.”

Jones also denied that he pushed for Bollinger to get snaps with the first-team offense this week. He said he is supportive of coach Wade Phillips and offensive coordinator Jason Garrett’s decision to go with Johnson.

“Those guys have a good feel for it. I wouldn’t touch it,” Jones said. “They have spent hours and hours over the last couple of years with Brad. They know where Brooks is and where he is right now. I am totally and completely satisfied with their timing on any decision they make regarding the quarterback.”